Founded in 1984, Chapman provides sustainable construction management and consulting services to forward-looking corporate, defense, education, healthcare, life sciences and manufacturing clients. It’s easier to give your best to a job when you’re healthy – physically and financially. So, we give our team 100% company-paid health insurance, highly competitive salaries, and learning stipends so they can continue to learn and grow in their careers.

Job Summary

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) provides comprehensive support to the company’s project management and field staff on designated construction projects. The APM assists with a broad range of project activities to help ensure the project is completed within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. They are accountable for effectively coordinating with project management, field staff, and accounting to stay abreast of project progress and to ensure completion of responsibilities.

Essential Functions

Generate and track project activities, subcontractors, progress, and changes across multiple platforms
Perform project document control: manage/organize/distribute electronic documents for field & office staff. Includes drawings, addenda, bulletins, sketches, RFIs, submittals, safety meetings, etc.
Track and organize all subcontractor documents, including but not limited to: subcontractor bids, RFIs, purchase orders, submittals, change orders, etc.
Apply for building permits
Perform estimating
Attend weekly meetings; generate minutes and distribute
Generate, maintain, and update project directories
Escalate any concerns, issues or delays relative to project work, subcontractor performance or other activities that may impact project completion
Review and qualify subcontractor proposals to ensure proper scope
Review and compile subcontractor change order pricing and documentation for review with PM
Generate subcontractor contracts for final approval by PM staff
Assist in generating of project budgets and proposals
Assist in generating of construction schedules
Conduct subcontractor site reviews/meetings
Create and properly vet RFIs to be sent to owner/design team
Generate project pay applications for final approval by PM staff
Coordinate and collect all affidavits, test reports and paperwork required for final inspections/project close out; assemble as-built packages
Attend business development events as a company representative
Attend project/client interviews as a company representative
Take part in onboarding and training of new Project Assistant employees
Perform other functions as required

Minimum Requirements (education/Experience/Certificates/Licenses)

Four-year degree from college or university; and/or two years related experience in the construction industry
Demonstrate effort toward continued development and growth in the industry, continuing education, coursework and seminars
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Experience with reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications
Experience with on screen take off software
Experience working with project management software
Participate in company-sponsored training programs, meetings and seminars
Complete a 30-hour OSHA training within one year of employment and ongoing as necessary
Maintain necessary training certifications such as First Aid/CPR

Preferred Qualifications

Experience coordinating with subcontractors
Experience managing the financial components of projects

DE & I COMMITMENT

Every individual at Chapman contributes unique perspectives and experiences that collectively enrich our company. We work hard to foster a diverse and inclusive culture and take pride in providing equitable opportunities for employees to develop their skills and demonstrate their abilities. There is a great deal of work to be done across the AEC industry to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, and Chapman is committed to advancing and improving these initiatives in everything we do.

Eeo Statement

Chapman Construction/Design is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Assistant Project Manager